US3009869A
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Fuel element for nuclear reactors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-01-19
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Granted: 1961-11-21
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Expires: 1979-01-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H Bassett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:00
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/02; G21C3/04; G21C3/16; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT, INNER AND OUTER CONCENTRIC TUBES DEFINING AN ANNULAR CHAMBER AND AN AXIAL PASSAGE, PLUG MEMBERS DISPOSED AT THE ENDS OF SAID CONCENTRIC TUBES TO SEAL SAID ANNULAR CHAMBER, SAID PLUG MEMBERS HAVING PASSAGES DEFINED THERETHROUGH IN FLUID COMMUNICATING RELATION WITH EACH OTHER THROUGH SAID INNER TUBE, A PLURALITY OF SETS OF FISSIONABLE FUEL PELLET SEGMENTS WITHIN SAID CHAMBER, WEDGE MEMBERS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID SETS OF FUEL PELLET SEGMENTS, AND A RESILIENT ELEMENT COACTING WITH SAID WEDGE MEMBERS TO URGE SAID FUEL PELLET SEGMENTS RADIALLY INTO CONTACT ENGAGEMENT AGAINST THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID OUTER TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT, INNER AND OUTER CONCENTRIC TUBES DEFINING AN ANNULAR CHAMBER AND AN AXIAL PASSAGE, PLUG MEMBERS DISPOSED AT THE ENDS OF SAID CONCENTRIC TUBES TO SEAL SAID ANNULAR CHAMBER, SAID PLUG MEMBERS HAVING PASSAGES DEFINED THERETHROUGH IN FLUID COMMUNICATING RELATION WITH EACH OTHER THROUGH SAID INNER TUBE, A PLURALITY OF SETS OF FISSIONABLE FUEL PELLET SEGMENTS WITHIN SAID CHAMBER, WEDGE MEMBERS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID SETS OF FUEL PELLET SEGMENTS, AND A RESILIENT ELEMENT COACTING WITH SAID WEDGE MEMBERS TO URGE SAID FUEL PELLET SEGMENTS RADIALLY INTO CONTACT ENGAGEMENT AGAINST THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID OUTER TUBE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1964-11-20 | 1965-05-22 | 1965-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-11-20 | 1969-05-22 | 1969-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-11-20 | 1973-05-22 | 1973-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |